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7.b)2) TKDA Memo-Melby Code Amendment Request . � . ��,J ��„�� "'�" . 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Poul,h�155101 ° 651.292.4400 � tkdo.com �� TKDA Memorandum To: Scandia City Council Reference: Melby Code Amendment Kristina Handt, City Request Administrator Copies To: Jeff and Bea Melby, Applicants Keith Wille, Building Inspector Project No.: 15253.005 From: Sherri Buss, Planner Routing: Date: May 8, 2013 SUBJECT: Melby Request for Development Code Amendment MEETING DATE: May 21, 2013 LOCATION: 19450 Parkview Lane North Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: Jeff and Bea Melby ZONING: General Rural (GR) District 120-DAY PERIOD: May 13, 2013 ITEMS REVIEWED: Application and related information submitted March 14, 2013 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The applicants are proposing to install an in-ground pool at their residence. They wish to use an automatic pool safety cover in place of the fence required by the City's ordinance. The applicants are requesting that the City amend its Development Code to allow the use of pool safety covers as an alternative to the Code's fence requirement. The pool safety cover that the Melbys proposed is described in the materials attached. It is designed in accord with the standards of the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM). The ASTM is an international society of engineers, scientists and professionals that regularly develop standards for products, materials and systems that are used in construction and An employee owned company promoting affirmative action and equal opportunity Melby Code Amendment Scandia City Council Page 2 May 21,2013 manufacturing. The ASTM standards are frequently cited in ordinances and materials specifications. CURRENT CODE REQUIREMENT The construction and performance standards for swimming pools are included in Chapter 2 of the Development Code, Section 4.24. Item I of that section requires that "A structure or safety fence of a non-climbable type at/east 4 feet in height, with a self-closing and latching gate shall completely enclose the pool, but shall not be located within any required yard areas." The City reviewed the fencing requirement approximately five years ago when another resident requested that a cover be allowed as an alternative to the required fence. The Planning Commission recommended no change in the requirement at that time. The Melbys suggested that recent changes in the design of automated pool covers have made them an acceptable alternative to a fence in many communities, and request that the City consider changing its ordinance to allow this alternative. The Planning Commission reviewed the materials that the Melby's submitted regarding automated poll covers that meet American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, and requested that the Planner gather information from other communities in order to understand their rationale for requiring fences or permitting automated pool covers as an alternative. The next section includes a summary of the information gathered and presented to the Commission. CURRENT CODES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES Many cities and townships in the Metro Area, including Forest Lake, Woodbury, May and Stillwater Townships, now allow alternatives to the fencing previously required for swimming pools. A list of communities in the Metro Area that allow an automated safety cover without fencing is included in the packet of materials that the applicants submitted. The communities have changed their ordinances to allow automated pool covers as technology has changed to make the covers safer. Other communities, including the Cities of Stillwater and Hugo, have opted to continue to require fencing. Comments from each of the communities on their code requirements for pool safety devices include the following: Citv of Woodburv—the City recently updated its ordinance related to swimming pools. Staff comments include the following: • The City's ordinance generally requires fencing for pool safety. The City is concerned that some types of pool covers are not strong enough to walk across, and may collect rainwater. • However, the City's Building Inspector may approve the use of a pool cover if the applicant can show that the cover will not collect rain water, and if people can stand/walk on it without affecting the seal or without causing it to collect water. Specific language in the ordinance that allows the exception is the following: o The council may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or structures is not less than the degree of protection afforded by the fence, gate and lafch described in this article. �,:� , � 1 .::-� Melby Code Amendment Scandia City Council Page 3 May 21,2013 Jack Kramer, Buildinq Official for Stillwater Township, CitV of Grant, Citv of Stacv, Citv of Tavlors Falls, Lent Township–Jack indicated that each of the communities he works with allows residents to use either an automated pool cover that meets the ASTM standard or a fence for pool safety. He noted the following: • He believes that the automated covers that meet ASTM standards provide the same level of protection as a fence. The covers have the additional advantage of keeping the chemicals in the pool. • Neither option is completely fool-proof. The most important element of protection is parents and homeowners being responsible for small children. Jack noted data that says that in the U.S., 98% of pool fatalities among young children occur at their own homes or at the homes of friends and relatives. Only 2% of fatalities occur from small children wandering onto neighboring properties. • The communities he works for have opted to give homeowners the choice between the options. • His comments are based on personal as well as professional experience. He stood on the covers that meet ASTM standards and verified to his satisfaction that the seals hold and the covers don't hold water. Keith Wille, Buildinq Official for Forest Lake and Scandia—Keith indicated that Forest Lake allows him to make the judgment about whether a pool cover can be used rather than a fence. He is comfortable with automated covers that meet the ASTM standard. Keith indicated that requests for the automated covers that meet ASTM standards is relatively rare, as they are more expensive to install than fences. Keith indicated to the Planner that he is comfortable with the use of safety covers for swimming pools as an alternative to the fencing currently required in the code, as long as the requirements include the following: • The code should specify that the cover allowed is an "Automatic Swimming Pool Cover" rather than covers that use straps and springs to hold the covers in place. • The code should require that the covers allowed meet the ASTM F1346-91 (2003) standard for safety covers for swimming pools Mav Township. May Township's code allows the use of a pool cover as an acceptable enclosure if it complies with the ASTM Standard F1346. A copy of the ordinance is attached. The ordinance states that "A pool cover or other protective device approved by the Town Building Official shall be an acceptable enclosure so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not/ess than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate and latch described above (for fences) and complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in compliance with standard F1346-91(2003), and is sufficient to support the weight of 500 Ibs minimum and completely cover or enc/ose the pool. The substitution with such a poo/cover or other protective device shall be done by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or Building Permit. Citv of Hucro—The City's Building Official indicated that Hugo's ordinance requires fencing. He noted the following: • Most pool covers cannot document that they would hold up if multiple people walked or fell on them. • He would be willing to approve a pool cover if a licensed engineer would certify that the cover would hold up for the long term, particularly with the weight of multiple people. (Planners comment: in practice, it would be very difficult to get an engineer to certify a product that he/she had not designed, and if he/she had no control over installation.) �, ,.,� 1 „:�: Melby Code Amendment Scandia City Council Page 4 May 21, 2013 Cify of Sti//water--Stillwater completed a lengthy process to consider the City's ordinance requirements for pool safety. Bill Turnblad, the City's Community Development Director, summarized this information in conversations with the Planner. Some of the key points include the following: • The City looked at pool safety recommendations from the ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials), CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), and CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). • The ASTM recommends a "layers of protection" approach that encourages redundancies in protection. It established a point system that gives values to a variety of protection options. The ASTM recommends that the protection elements used get at least 7 points, but 8 points or more are recommended. A safety fence with a self-closing and self- latching gate, such as the one required in the Scandia code, gets 6 points. An automatic pool safety cover that meets ASTM standards gets 3 points. So neither approach meets their recommended standard—multiple devices, such as self-latching and self-closing doors on the house with a fence, or a fence combined with a pool cover, need to utilized to achieve the recommended standard,. • The CPCS recommends a barrier, such as a fence that completely surrounds the pool and obstructs access. If the wall of a dwelling is part of the barrier, the house doors should have alarms or the pool should also have a safety cover. (Most ordinances, including Scandia's do not include this provision.) They emphasize that barriers do not substitute for diligent supervision of small children. • The CDC recommends a pool fence, and recommends considering installing other barriers along with the fence. Stillwater Planninq Commission and Staff Recommendations • The City's Planning Commission recommended 4-2 to continue to allow pool safety covers as sufficient protection, and recommended that the code should specify that "power safety covers" compliant with ASTM F 1346-91 (Re-approved 2003) are required. • The City's Pool Discussion Group (council member, residents, and staffl was split on whether to allow a safety cover as sufficient for pool safety. They ultimately recommended that a vertical safety enclosure be required (fence, walls); that safety covers in addition to a fence would be optional; and that existing pools with covers would be "grandfathered" and would not be required to add a fence. • The City staff discussed whether the ordinance should require the "layered" approach recommended by ASTM. They concluded that it was too complex, both for residents trying to interpret the code and for building inspectors trying to administer the code. • Staff and Pool Discussion Group recommendations for the fence requirement were based on the following: o Fencing was generally rated as safer than the pool covers by the standards organizations. o People in Stillwater are used to fences around yards, so the requirement does not seem difficult to most people. o Fencing does not require a specialist to maintain it or keep it working over the long term, though the City acknowledged that fences and gates do require maintenance and the City does not inspect them unless it receives complaints. • Staff also noted that the City does not require fencing around landscape pools or water features. He said that staff think that swimming pools are potentially more attractive to toddlers than landscape water features. 1 � .f, Melby Code Amendment Scandia City Council Page 5 May 21, 2013 • We discussed the tendency of communities with large lots to be more comfortable with the automatic safety covers than communities with "urban" lot sizes. Toddlers may be less likely to wander unsupervised onto other properties in communities or zoning districts with large lots. Additional Information Provided bv Jeff Melbv. Jeff Melby provided some additional information to follow up on a Commission question asked at the April Planning Commission meeting. His email noted that the ASTM-recommended covers can easily be closed or opened manually if electric power is lost. He can provide a copy of the owner's manual that describes the manual operation of the cover. CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURER COMMENTS ON OPTIONS Nick Vivian, the City Attorney, indicated that he had no substantive changes to the information that was provided from other communities. He noted that communities from around the area have taken different approaches to address this issue depending upon whether they trust the ASTM standards. The Attorney indicated that this is a policy issue for the City at this point. There is sufficient evidence to support retaining the fencing requirement and sufficient support for the City allow the automatic pool covers as a substitute for the fencing requirement. Attorney Vivian noted that the City could seek additional information from an expert in the industry if they are not confident in the information they have regarding the pool covers. He noted that if the City is not confident, they may simply retain the fencing requirement. Residents can always install an automatic cover, but could still be required to fence the area. Finally, he noted that if the City is going to allow automatic covers, he strongly recommends that each cover require a COC or a Building Permit and be approved in advance by the Building Official. At a minimum, there needs to be some official review or oversight of the cover being installed to confirm the ASTM standards have been met. Kristina Handt contacted the City's insurance provider regarding this issue. Jackie Torgerson of Berkeley Risk Administration Company suggested that if the City is considering changing the code, its insurer would suggest including a requirement that the fence or pool cover needs to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Safety Barrier Guidelines and should also conform to ASTM F 1346-91. She indicated that if either the fencing or pool cover complies with these guidelines, she did not believe that the City could be liable, and that liability would fall on the homeowner. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the zoning amendment request at its meeting on April 2. Only a few comments were presented, both favoring and opposing the proposed change in the code. The Commission discussed the proposed amendment further at its meeting on May 7. Some Commission members noted that it was a difficult issue. The Commission voted to recommend that the Council maintain the current requirements in the ordinance, and made the following comments: � . � . 1 , Melby Code Amendment Scandia City Council Page 6 May 21,2013 • In general, fences with a self-locking gate received a higher safety rating than pool covers. They concluded that fences can provide a higher level of safety for small children than pool covers alone. • While the ASTM has recommended "layers of coverage" as the safest approach, and the Commission concluded that this is would provide a higher degree of safety, they were not comfortable with changing the ordinance to require both fences and covers due to the cost of this option. • The Commission is not comfortable with changing the ordinance to trust the Building Inspector's analysis and decision on pool cover applications, as Woodbury did. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION The Council may review the information provided by the Melbys and City staff, and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Options to consider include the following: • Make no change to the current ordinance. The City would continue to require "a structure or safety fence of a non-climbable type at least 4 feet in height, with a self- closing and latching gate shall completely enclose the pool." • Recommend that the ordinance be amended to allow automatic safety covers or a fence. The amendment language could be similar to the language that May Township uses that requires that "A pool cover or other protective device approved by the Town Building Official shall be an acceptable enclosure so long as the degree of protection afforded by the subsfituted devices or structures is not/ess than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate and latch described above (for fences) and complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in compliance with standard F1346-9 (2003 or most recent standard), and is sufficient to support a weight of 500 Ibs minimum and completely cover or enc/ose the pool. The substitution with such a pool cover or other protective device shall be done by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or a Building Permit." • Recommend that the ordinance be amended to allow the Building Official to allow automated pool covers, similar to the language from the City of Woodbury zoning ordinance: "The council may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or structures is not less than the degree of protection afforded by the fence, gate and latch described in this article." • Require both a fence and a pool cover or other additional protection to meet the ASTM "layers of protection" recommendations. Staff request that the Council discuss this issue and make a recommendation at the meeting on May 21. If the Council recommends that the ordinance be amended, staff will create a draft ordinance based on the Council's recommendations. The draft ordinance could be scheduled for a public hearing at the June Planning Commission meeting. If the Council recommends that the Melbys' request for an ordinance amendment be denied, it should include findings for the denial. � �,. � �: 1 � � i ' File No. a o�3 0 0 7 APPLICATION FOR PLA1`J]vING AND ZO1vING REQUEST City of Scandia, Minnesota 14727 209th Street North,Scandia,MN 55073 Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5112 Web http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us Please read before completing: The City will not begin processing an application that is incomplete. Dctailed submission rcquircments may b�found in the Scandia Developmant Code,availabie at the City office and website(www.ci.scandia.mn.us)and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. AppIication fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable. 1. Property Locatio (s eet a�dress, if applicable) p � I 9 O �Q V .� �n Sca r.c�►o. � n ��5. � �'� 2. Washington County Parcel ID: � �" �;3� �. C� �2 C� O 0 �" 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessa�v) ` • - � `1rn�'�Rl�-j JG�S �a� /'� �3' ��c k: l ,�Ub�f�U�S�a ►'� C d �/�� J S V�`3 Td �U-'F�' �"c�,s'� � n vV L� rte `T�h�re�� 4. Owner(s): � Phone: �� a � �.� 6 �h, �so -� r��- �� si�-� .� �3- o�"�- c�� 2 i1� ,..1,� , i , , Street Address: I�I�� -t v� e� �-h � E-Mail:lrn et by.�� C �ol m�� ,, G r� City/State: SG�►�� 1 q 5 � n Zip: �� 5. Applicant/Contact Person: Phone: �-e�r �c��y�� e�. �1M �� , (h) �so � ��y� -�?�� / � �,� �SI - �Cq3 - C��'z-�� Street Address(Mailing): I qySD p��Ul`P,C� L i'1 � E-Mail: '1�'►2.��j�/•J� G� �O 1 �1'�.( , . �o ��1 b� G'� ��'mc�i I � G l�n City/State: SGc3�,sn�� 0. � h Zip: S�'0�,� 6. Requested Action(s): (check all that apply) Variance Administrative Permit � Amendment (Development Codt) Variance Extension ��e� Amendment tComp.Plan) Conditional Use Permit{CUP) Site Plan Review ��e� Subdivision,Minor CUP Extension CUP/Open Space Subdivision. Site Pian Modification Subdivision,Preliminary Plat/Major CUP/Planned Unit Dcvelopmcnt Site Plan Extension Subdivision,Final Plat Interim Use Permit(IIJP) Sign(Permanent) Environmental Review � Wetland Review 7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessa�y) v co � r �-�~• ri C `�,�Is •i[ � r a �n c s�+� c�r c: v � �r a � �on� S e�' i^ r ( `l��"��, s ems v 2 Ck� a rv s �hc ► I , a 1'Q` 1 � � � ' T C ^ U'h � � � `�[� c -�T� � hcx c b r 1�, d rd t �. a h c e� �"c� .�S��e.c � � c.o v �,r a Q. L:dV� . S. Projgct e: � �''�1 � c� I hereby apply for considerafiion of the above described request and declare that the information and materials submitted with this application are complete and accurate. J understand that no application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projects requiring more than one type of review shall include the cumularive total of all application fees specified for each type of review. I understand that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing,reviewing and hearing the applicarion.The,se costs shall include,but are not limited to:parcel searches; publication and mailing of notices;review by the city's engineering,planning and other consultants;legal costs,and recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. The minimum escrow deposit shall be cumulative total of a11 minimum escrow deposits for each type of review required for the proj ect,unless reduced as provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the required escrow deposit at any time if the city's costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. Any balance remaining after review is complete will be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow deposits. PLEASE NOTE: If the fee owner is not the applicant,the applicant must provide written suthorization by the fee owner in order for this application to be considered complete. Pro��r�F , r Si ture{s) Date: � �� / � �� Ap ��Si� e Date: � �,� �.� For City Use Only pAI D Applicatian Fe�s: � �� Escrow Deposit: � ��Q MAR 14 2013 Atlantis Pool & S a p 432168'�Ave.N. Brooklyn Center,MN 55429 763-560-0103 infoCpDatlantispoolsinc.com To whom it may concern. The Coverstars automatic safety cover system is a specialty cover designed in accordance with ASTM standards for swimming pool safety to help prevent accidental and non-authorized entry into a swimming pool by children,adults,pets, or animals. The Swimwise cover is a fully ASTM certified safety cover and as such meets all national standards as a safety barrier when used appropriately and according to the manufacturers standards. (please review the attached ASTM safety requirements for pool covers) The system utilizes an electric motor drive attached to fully reinforced ultra guard,safety fabric. As per the ASTM requiremen�the cover will withstand a static load of 4851b. It is thus capable of securing multiple individuals at the same time. ASTM defines this as 2 adults and 1 chfld. The cover has a locking key switch to open the cover system and will retract or cover the pool in approximately 45 seconds. Once closed,the cover cannot be removed or accessed without the key,securing the pool. The safety cover acts as a supplemental barrier across the pool itself. Helping to secure the pool whether an individual is coming from outside the yard or inside the house. In order to access the pool surface a key is required and an operator must unlock the secured switch cover,as well as holding the operating switch in the open position until the cover is rolled back The covers are designed to be utilized at all times when a homeowner is not swimming in�he pool and must be covering the pool in accordance with the manufactures instruction. Sincerely, Atlantis pools 763-560-0103 Cities in the metro not requiring a fence with auto cover. Orono Deep Haven Buffalo Medina Corcoran Greenwood Grant Otsego Rogers Miesville Cannon falls Hampton Hampfion township Casderock township Farmington Invergrove heights Maplewood (by approval) Hudson township Summerset New Richmond Credit river twnshp Cedar twnshp �or e s-j- o�a�t.e, Designation: F 1346 -91 (Reapproved 2003) !Y.11_ �r� Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs' This standard is issued ander the 6xed desi�ation F 1346;the number immediately foUowing the desi�ation iudicates the year of origiffi1 adop6on o�,in the case of revision,the yeaz of last revision.A number in pmentLeaes iixiicates tbe year of iast nepproval.A supe�script epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change sinr.e the last revision or reapprovsL 1. Scope 3.1.2 automatic cover—a cover w}uch can be placed over 1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety �e �cater area and removed with a motorized mechanism covers for swimming pools,spas, hot tubs, nnd wading pools actuated by a stritable conirol inechanism. See also power (hereinafter refened to as pools, unless otherwise specified). safety cover(PSC),other cover{OC). When corneetly installed and used in accordance with the 3.13 barrier—somethin� tl�at restrains or obstructs access man«facturer's instruccions, this specification is intended to to the body of water. reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of cbildren 3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal ins�ilation. See tmder five years of age to the water. also solm-energv blanket. 1.2 This speci6cation includes performance tests to demon- 3.15 cover—something that covers,protects or shelters,or strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein $ combinarion thereof,a swimming pool, spa,ar hot tub. stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements 3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances for all covers. positioned over the pool area which permits tb.e cover to 13 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded prevent debris,such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash,and the as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for �e from eutering the pool. It is intended to be co�npletely ��ati�o�},, removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers 1.4 The following safety hazarcis caveat pertains only to the {OC). test methods section, Section 9, of this spocification: ?7iis 3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool,spa,or hot tub that standard does noi purport tn crddress ald of the safety concerns, �e specifically constructed or installed(for example,of wood, if ctny,associaled with its use.It is the responrrbilit��of the user c�crete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for of tlus standard to establish appropriate safety cuid health sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- supports for covers. tions prior to use. 3.1.8 dome—a semipernaanent enclosure supported by hvssea, or positive air pressure erectecl over the pool area to 2. Referenced Documents provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool 2.1 NFPA Document: environment National Bleccrical Code,Article 680-262 3.1.9 energy conservaiion—the reduction of heat loss from pc�ol water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or 3. Termiaology ��. 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.10 hot tub—a spa construeted of wood with sides and 3.1.i appurtenances—subordinate pazts oz adjuncc acces- bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to- sory• components to the cover such as harciware including gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods;as buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting distinct from spa units formed of plasdc, concrete,metal, or arms,and tbe like. other materials. 3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above the ground with no other access such as haud or 'This specification is ►maer � ,j�►risaiaion or nscM cor�iae� F15 on footholds which would permit a child to reach the location. Consumtr Products and is t6e direct respoffiibility of SubcommiUtce F15.28 on 3.1.12 �»anual cover—a cover which requires it to be placed Cove�s for Pools, Spas,and Ha hbs. ca�nc eai�on approved Feb. t0, ams. Punus�a t�ray 2oa3. ori��ly o�'er the water area by hand. See also manual sa,�'ety cover approved in 1991.Last previoua edition approved'm 1946 as F 1346-91(1996). (MSC),and other covers(OC). �Availabk fram Nadonal Fire Protection Aasoc.,Bffiterymazcb Parlc, Quincy, MA Q2269. CopydgM+L ASTM kilemational,100 Ban Hafia Drive,PO Baoc C700,West Cor�efwtiocken,PA 18428-2D59,lktlled States. 1 �' F 1346 —91 (2003) 3.1.13 markings—the applicatiou of numbers, letters, la- 4. Cover Classifications and Minimum Qualification bels, tags, symbols or colors to provide identification and Criteria safety uiformation aud to eapedite handling during shipment 4.1 1'ower Safety Cover (PSC)—Provides a high level of and storage. safety for children under the age of five by inhibidng their 3.1.14 mara�al safery cover (�L1SC)—a barrier Khich re- access to the water. quires it to be placed over the water mFuivally.Provides a high 4.1.1 Must satisfy 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.5, 7.1-'7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4- level of safety for clulch�en under the age of five by inlubiting 8.12, 91-9.4, 10.1-10.4, and all subsections. their access to the water. 4.2 Manual Sa}'ety Cover(MSC)—Provides a high level of 3.1.15 other covers {OC)—i�ludes any cover type not s�ety for children under the age of five by inhibiting their inco�orated in the other two classifications;PSC,;vISC.Tbey access to the «ater. Nfay require a longer period of 6me to be are not intended to serve as a barrier for children under the age fully secured. of five. 4.2.1 Must satisfy 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.5, 7.i-7.4, 8.1, 8.2, $.4 8.12,9.1-9.4,and all subsections. 3.1.16 power safery cover (PSC)—a barrier wbach can be 4.3 Other Covers(OC)—Iucludes auy cover type not incor- placed over the water area and removed with a motorized ��d in the other two categories MSC, PSC. They are not mechanisui actuated by a suitable control meehanism.Provides �tended to serve as a barrier for children under the age of five. a high level of safety for children under the age of five by Desigu characteristics may be hazardous when used in the inhibiting their access to the water. presence of children under the age of five. 3.1.17 scfety cover—a barrier ('intended to be completely 43.1 Shall satisfy 5.1-5.3,8.1-83,8.5-8.12,and all subsec- removed before entry of bathers), for switnming pools, spas, tions. hot tubs or wading pools, attendant appurtenances and/or anchoring mechanisms wluch reduces—when properly la- 5. Materials and Manufacture beled, insialled, used and maintained in accordance with the �.1 Only materials not kno�vn to be harmful to health, manufacturers'pubiished instivctions—the risk of drowniug of �,�,ithin the intended application, shall be used. children under five years of age, by uilubiting their access to 5.2 All materials and components shall be durable aud the contained body of water,and by providing for the removal satiafactory for the intended purpose under the conditions of any substantially hazardous level of collected surface water. normally prevailing at the site. See also,power safety cover (PSC), sud manucrl safety cover 53 The cover shall be manufactured or fabricated,or both, (j'�'�C). in accordance with geuerally accepted, good manufachuing 3.1.18 solar energy blankets—a cover wluch is a floaring practices. translacent (not transparent) heat insulating sheet incorporat- ing,for example,eucapsulated air bubbles ar similar low heat 6. Generai Requirements for St�fety Covers h�ansfer (floaGng) sheet material whose purpose is to inhibit 6.1 Installatior�/Use of safen covers—Linless installed by heat dissipation from the pool water surface through air �e manufacturer, or responsible parCies, or both, detailed convection or evaporative cooling.'1'he sheet material,custom- ��1etions for installatiou shall be given in a foim included in arily translucent(not transparent)to permit the transfer of solar �e packaging or a label,or both, attached to the cover. radiation energ}° direcdy to the pool water at all depths and 6.2 Labels attached to the cover shall meet the general intended for day and ndght use,is cut to the shape of the pool requirements described in 8.5.1 a�d 8.8-8.8.2. and is not �xed to the pool structtue. Tt is intended to be G3 Markfngs for safety covers shall include: completely removed before the entry of bathers. 6.3.1 che manufachaer's name, 3.1.19 e��ergy co�rservation blu�rket—a cover which is a 6.3.2 date manufactured or installed, and floating heat insulating sheet material incorporating, for ex- 63.3 instructio�s to consumers to inspect the cover for ample, a cellular foam or similar low-heat transfer inaterial prematin'e wear or deterioration. whose purpose is to uilubit heat loss from the covered water, 63.4 Labels attacbed to co��ers sliall meei the general through air convecaon ar evaporative cooling, or boih. Such reqiurements described in 8.4.1,8.7-8.$.1, and 8.9. materials are custamarily cut to the shape of the pool and are 6.4 Fastening mechanisms or devices—Ties, attachment intended for a night covering.The blanket is not affixed to the P��, �1�ors> anchorage, and controls for automatic covers pool structure. It is intended to be completely re�noved before ar other means of fastening a cover shall include pro�tisions the entry of bathers. such as keys, combination locks, specaal tools, devices, or 3.1_20 ��rrding pool—a shallow �x�ol intended for wading, ��essible locations, and tlie like, to inhibit children under not swimming. flve years of age from removing or operating the cover.When 3.1.21 waterline—the waterline shall be definecl in ane of subjected to tl�e load and perimeter deflection tests described in the following ways: 9.1 and 9.2,alI fasiening devices shall retnain in their intended, secured or closed,or both,position.After the test,the iutended 3,1.22 skimmer system—the water line shall be at the p��'ormance of the device should not be impaired. mid-point of the operadng range of the sldmmers. 6.5 Openings—The cover shall be designed in such a way 3.1.23 overflow system—the waterline shall be at the top of that,when it is tested by the test method described iu 9.4,any the overflow• oudet. opening in the major component or betsveen the edge of the � �1' F 1346—91 (2003) cover aud the deck surfacc or coping wall,or bot1�,and the top pri�ate label distributors), or both. Labels attached to covers suiface of the spa or pool does uot allow the test object to pass shall meet ihe general requirements described in 8.5.1 and through.The test object shall not gaiu access to tlie water,or be 8.8-8.8.2. subject tn entrapment. 8.2 Warning Labels—All covers shall be required to have 6.6 Seams,6es or welds in the cover shall show no signs of atlached the follovving wanuing label: damage,which�vill impair intended perforn�ance of the device g,2.1 Signt�l Word—WARMNG. R�hen the cover is tested by the metl�ods described in 9.1-9.4. g.2.2 safety Alert Symbol—Preceding the signal word there shall be triangle with an exclxmation point inside the hiangle. 7. Performance Requirements for Safety Covers g,2,2,1 Word Message—The standard word message shall 7.1 Static Load—In the case of a pool witli a width or be AVOID DROWNII�iG RISK which shall be the first mes- diameter greater than 8 ft(2.4 m)from the periphery,the cover sage to appear direcdy under the si9nal word. shall be able to hold a weight of 485 lb(220.0 kg)(2 adults and g.22,2 Additio»al Word Message Statemen�—Co��ers with 1 child) to pennit a rescue operation. any of the outlined hazards in�g. 1 shall list all applicable 7.1.1 In the case of a pool with a width or diameter not warning statements on lhe label. �reater than 8 ft(2.4 m)the cover shall withstand the weight of 8.3 Color—Non-safety cover waining label. 2751b (125 kg) (�veight of a child and an adult). Compliance g.3.1 Signal Word—Black letters with oran�2e background. shall be deterinined by the test method described in 4.1. g 3.2 Safeiy Alert Symbol—Black triangle with orange ex- 7.2 Perimeter Deftection-1'L�e cover shall be designed in such a way that,when it is tested by the test method described clamalion point. in 9.2,deflection of the cover dces not allow the test objeet to 8•33 Word Message—Black letteiing on wlute background pass between the cover and the side of the pool, or to gain or wlute lelters on black background. access to the water. 8.4 Color—Safety cover wanung label. 7.3 Surface Drainage—The cover shall be so constructed, 8.4.1 Colors assigned to the signAl word panel may also be or incorporate a systeui,or have an auxiliary system provided, used for the messaae word panel provided ihe panel colors that when used in accordance with die manufacturer's instruc- contrast with the lettering of We label. This is applicable to tions,shall drain substanaally sil standing water from the cover �yers conforming with the PSC and MSC classifications only. within a period of 30 min after cessation of normal rainfall. 8.5 Warning Label—Letter size. Compliance shall be determined by die test in 9.3. 8.S.1 Lettering shall be of a size tl�at enables a person with 7.4 Openirzg Tests—The tests shall Ue conducted by the test normal vision, including corrected vision, to read the safety method described in 9.4 to demonstrate that any opening in the sign or label at a safe viewing distance from the hazazd. major camponent or between the edge of the cover and the Considerations should be given to enviroumental variables tbat deck surface or coping wall,or both,and the top surface of the will at�'ect readability. pool or the top surface of the spa is sufliciently small and g.j,2 Signal Word—Letter height shall be at least 50% strong to prevent the opening from being forced to a size that �a�r than the selected height of the message panel wording. will allow the test object to pass through. g.5.3 Safety Alert Symbol—Safety alert symbol.when used with the signal word shall precede the signal word.The base of 8. Minimum Label Reqnirements for All Covers for �e safety alert symbol sl�all be on the same horizontal line as Swimming Pools,Spas, aad Hot Ttibs the base of the letters of the signal word. The height of the 8.1 Product Label—,�11 covers shall be labeled/marked to safety alert symbol shall eqiu►1 or exceed the signal word letter identify manufactw�ers or other responsible parties (such as height. "HAZARD/WARNINQ STATEMENT CNART" It This Hazard Ezists: Add This WarNng 3tatement: "Wiil not support weigM(as deflned in thla specificatbr+)Nonsea�red or "3tay oN cover—w�not support weight Improperly secured covers 'Concealment by sNppfig under cover `Keep chlldren away.Ch9dren or obJe�.Ms cannot be seen under cover. 'Drowning ai fop oT cover In accumulated suAaoe water(as deflned in this 'Remove Standing Water—chld oan drown on top ot cover. specMicatlon) 'Conceaknent.Entrapment—DrowNng under cover 'Rertave cover(s)completey betae eMry d baihers—entrapment poss�le. 'Generel requhement fw all covers •Non-seoured or pnpropery secured oovers are a hezard. "Optlon to above tor 3efety Covers "Failure to 1oAow ad Instructbns may resup!n Injury or drovming. 'Cover does not meet all requtrements ol this spedflCatlon for PSC,MSC. 'This is nW a 3atety Cover. FlG.1 HazardJWaming Statetnent Chart 3 c�' F i 346—91 (2003) 8.5.� Word message letter height shall be as defined in Table described in 8.2-8.63 shall be placed ou the printed side of the 1. package intended for display andlor consumer information. 8.6 I,etter style: The label shall be printed on or affixed to the package and not $.6.1 Sig;nal Word shall be in sans serif letters in upper casc easily removable. only. 8.11.1 When special circumstances limit use of label colors 8.6.2 iVlessage Panel shall be in sans serif letters. I.etters to lwo colors,the colors assigned to the si,gual word panel may may be in upper case only. also be i�sed fo� the message word panel provided that tiie 8.6.3 Examples of acceptable lettering styles are: medium panel colors contrast with background color of pacl:aging. or bold helvetica,or news gothic bold. 8.12 Compliance Labeling—All labels shall note the spe- 8.7 Placement—Location shall be such that tbe message cific cover classification. will: 8.7.1 Be readily visible to the intended viewer, taking into 9. Test Methods For Safety Covers consideration all possible viewing angles,and 9.1 Stazie Load TesT: 8.7.2 Alert the viewer to the potential hazard in tune to take 9.1.1 Tlus test shall be conducted to demons�ate that the appropriate action. eover is capable of supporting a weight of (a) 485 lbs 8.7.3 Label must be located so as not to be removed in the (composed of one 210-1b,one 225-1b or one 50-1b weight)for fitting process. pools or spas K7thin a width or diameter greater than 8 ft or(b) 8.8 Life Ezpectancy—The label shall har-e a reasonable 275 lbs (composed of one 2�1b and one 50-1b weight)for a ezpected life with good color siability and word message pool or a spa with a width or diameter equal to or less than 8 legibility when �7ewed as stated in 8.5.1. Reasonflble expect- ft distributed over 1 ft2 each, all of which aze within a 3-ft ancy shall be takeu iuto consideration iu accordance with the radius Krithout the test objects causing daruage �vhich would expected life of the procluct. allow any of the test objects to pass through t�e cover.Ihuing 8.8.1 Protection—When possible, placemeut of label this test there shall be no requirement for the absence of water should provide protection from foreseeable damage,fading,or appearing on the surface of the cAver. visual obstruclion caused by abrasion, ultraviolet light or 9.1.2 Procedure—The pool shAll be filled to its waterline substances such as chemicals or dirt. and the cover fitted in accordance with the cover mamdactur- 8.8.2 Attachment—The iabel shall be attached permanently er's instructions.The test objects shall be placed on the surface to the product or so that it cannot be easily remor•ed. of the cover at the following criticat points: 8.9 Replcrcement—ProducWVarning labels should be re- 9.1.2.1 The center point of the cover. placed by the product user wheu they no longer meet legibility 9.1.2.2 Between attachment points and a clistance of at least requiremenis for safe viewing distance dcscribed iu 8.5.1 and 4 ft{1.2 m)but not to e�ceed 6 ft from the side of the pool. 8.7.1.In cases where products have an eatensive expected life 9.1.2.3 The test objects shall remain in each teat posikion for or where exposed to eatreme conditions, the product user a petiod of 5 min. should be ahle to obtain replacement labels fmm the man�ac- 9.2 Perimeter Defiection Test: Rirer ar responsible party. 9.2.1 This test shall be conducted to demonstrate the fol- 8.10 Instruction/Use Label—Any procluct instructians or lo�ving: if a chiid under the age of fi�fe were to fall outo the use label iiot attached to the product,intended to be viewed by cover neither that child nor another child could slip through the consumerluser sliall contain in its contents the same any openings that may occur between the cover and the side of applicable warning label as set forth in 8.2-8.63. the pool. 8.10.i When sPecial cirewnstances limit use of label colors 9.2.2 Perimeter Deftection Test Object—Test object shall be to two colors, the colors assigned to the message word panel 3.7 in.(0.09 m)by 5.7 in.(0.14 m)by a minimum 12 in.length may also be used for the signal word panel provid�d that the and a weight of 36.61bs in au ellipsoid.ai shape. See Fig. 2. panel colors contrast with background color of instruction/use 9.2.3 Procedwe—With 50 lbs (22.7 kg) on the cover at a label. distance of at least 4 ft,but not exceeding 6 ft from the side of 8.11 Pczckaging Label—If packaging is intended for produet the pool,tlie same cover shall uot deflect to allow a perimeter display to the consumerluser, applicable waming label as test object to pass thmugh, gain access to the water or be subject to entrapment between the cover and the side of th� TABLE 1 Word Message Letfier Height Sizea �°Ol. 9.3 Surfcice Drcrinage Test: sate wew� Mlnimum Letter Height for Minimum Letter Heighl for g.3.1 Sur crce Draina e Test Ob'ect—Tim�.,3 or e uivalent p�� FAVORABLE Aeading UNFAVORABLE Reading .f 8 .l ] �I cond�u«re condnwns (32 in. length by 9 in. �vidth by 5 i�. deep by 36.6 lbs torso-shaped object) shall be placed on the pool cover in a ��24�. Vlew D�ence ��i� su ine sition,faceu within two to ihree feet of and p�rallel Height(in.) � —�---- HeigM pnJ = —�� p p� p+ with the pool's edge.T'hree minutes later there shall not be an �'"'�t�� "'�i�. unsafe amount of water.An unsafe amount of water is defined 24 to��,. He�nt m.> � ��— Height(ln.) — �sa— Height(in.} _ �� Height Qn.) _ ��' gre�er ihan 96 In. '•'Timm�'is a f1'R manoequin,three year old boy;availabk from Simulaids Inc.,P.O.Box 807,Di�ton Ar•saue,Woodstack,NY 12489. 4 c�y F 1346—91 (2003) 9.4.2 Openings test object—A solid faced sphere test object widi a maximum breadth of 4.5 in. 9.4.3 Procedure—T'he cover shall be fitted in accordance with the cover manufacturer's instructions. The test object shall be placed at or into any eristing opening and apply a foree � " of 40 lbs (plus or nunus 1 pouud) steadily to ensure the test object cannot pass ihrough at the following erirical openings: 9.43.1 Any opening between flie edge of ihe cover and the deck swface and coping R�all,ar both,or the top surface of the spa or pool. 9.4.32 An}�opening in the major component of the cover. 10. Operating ControLs, Safety Covers 5;7pu 10.1 The open-close switch shall be spring-loaded or of the mamentary contact type,so tbat wlien released,the cover stops hare 1—A�a=16.6 in.2 operation immediately at any point in the open or closed cycle Nars 2—Perimeter=]S.0 ia �ri� FlG.2 Template for swimming Poot Cover Stand�d 10.2 The cover shall be reversible in direction from a full stop at any paint in its travel without having to complete the as any quantity of vrater�vhich completely covers the ta�so of full open or closed cycle. the surface drainage test object 10.3 Electrically operated control switches and motors shall 93.2 Procedure—Test the cover by spraSring water evenly be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code over the area at an application rate of i0 gallmin per 1000 ft� Article 680-26. (9.29 m2)of pool area for a period of 30 mi�Duriug this test, 10.4 Tl�e t��pe of pool covering operating controls shaU be all equipment shall operate in ac�ordance with cover manid'ac- sucl� that: turer's iwstnicrions. Thirty minutes after completion of this 10.4.1 Its fixed location is in the line of sight of the procedure, the cover shall pass the test method in 9.3. At all complete pool cover,or by its operating proeess.This ensures times during the procedwe, maintain the pool level at the that the operator shall be in complete view of the co�•er at all waterline. times during the closing or pool covering process. 9.� Openings Test. 10.4.2 Switching devices shall be key-operated or locked 9.4.1 These tests shall be conducted to demonstrate that any away or able io be de-activated or othenvise located in xn apenings remain small enough to pre��ent a su�all child's head inaccessible location. An inaccessible location shall be at a from gaining access to the water. heiglit of at least five feet above the deck. ANNEX (Mandatory Information) Al. RATIONALE A 1.1 Scope A 1.3 Terminology A1.1.1 Although the majorit}� of child-drowniug and near- A1.3.1 Consumers and new manufactue+ers may not be drowniug wluch were reported did not involve safety covers, familiar with the technological language used witl�in the text. those who puiport to provide a level of safety should be held �;s section also provides definitions for new terms created for to a higber level of reliability. Injury r�ports made available �s standard. from CPSC indicate that male children,one and two years of age,living in a home with an in-ground pool are at the lughest A1.4 Cover Classificatious and Minimum Qualification risk of being involved in a submersiou incident that requires CMteria medical caze. A1.4.1 By defining both the level of safety afforded and A 1.2 Referenced Documents standard requirements to be satisfied, manufacturer and con- A1.2.1 Allows documeut reviewers the necessary informa- sumer wrill be able to define their needs and properly interpret tion to validate the text of the standard. 5 c�' F 1346—91 (20Q3) the standard This secoion also allows manufact�uers to re- A 1.7.11 Packaging is,at times,the consumers first exposure search and develop new technology which when applied could to prociuct infomiation. Infonnation contained on the warning chanae their designation. label is necessary for making informed choices. A 1.7.12 :'111 labels shall note tt�t the product meets the A1S Materials and Manafaeture requirements c�escribed in Specification F 13Ati. A1_5.1 Varying lead times for material availability restrict or delay imntediate compliance with this standard. A1.8 General Requirements For Safety Covers A1.6 Performance Requirements For Safety Covers A1.8.1 Installation can be a key factor in the eil'ectiveness of A1.6.1 Specified load factors represenc the 95th percentile a safety cover whe[her it is mauuall��or power installed. A1.8.2 A4anufacturer's markings are necessary to allow a for a child under ilie age of five as well as one male adult and contintut}�for second owners and consumerlmanufacturer con- one female adt►lt� �� A1.6.2 If one child suould gain access to the s�uface of the A1.8.3 The mechawisms v��hich secure the cover are an cover, another child in ihe area of the pool ahould not face �tegral component that help to def�at a child's entry to the increased risk water. A1.63 Recognizing that some residual water nrill remain A1.8.d Openings shall not be so large that the purpose of the afier the surface water is removed,the test has been devised to �ver is defeated ensure that ihe level can be maintained below that deemed A1.8.5 Stnictural integrity is necessary to provide safety. substantially hazardous to a child of three based � data received from the Consumer Prod�l Safety Commission. A1.9 Test Methods For Safety Covers A1.6.4 Openings in the major co�ponent or horizontal openings between the cover and solid structure of the pool area �1.9.1 7'he rescue operation may require two adults and the should remain small enough to prevent the head of a small cover shall sup�ort the total combined weight to avoid possible child fr�n gaining encrance. The head breadth for a Sth �J�S' to those in the rescue attempt The 95th percentile is percentile of a 7 month old is about 4.5 in.The stnallest mobile 1ePi'esenced by the 225-1b male,210-1b female and 50-1b cluld. chitd would be about 7 months old since at this age 50�o of A1.9.2 'This test was devised to avoid an opening large children can creep on hands and knees. enougb for one child or another child to fall between tbe edge of the cover and the edge of the pool when one cluld of SO lb A1.7 Minimum Label Requirements Tor All Covers For is already aa� tbe cover. Swimmiag Pools,Spas, and Hot ltibs A1.9.3 Recognizing that some residual vc�ater remains after A1.7.1 Labeling on the praiuct allows for transfer of the �e surface water is removed,this test is devised to ensiu�e that infomiaaon to second owneis and temporary users. the level is maintained belo�v a level deemed substantially A1.7.2 T'he combination of Signal Word,Safety.Alert Sycn- �T�'dous to a child under three years of age. bol and Word Message provides a higher level of warning than A 1.9.4 No opening shall exist in the cover or at any point any single effott. that the cover joins the suzface of the pool structure or deck A1.7.3 An effort is being made nationally to make consis- ��a'�ch�vould allow a small cluld's head to gain access to tent the cdors used to alert consumers to potenfial hazards. �e water or become entrapped). The head breadth for a Sth A1.7.4 Contrast of colors between leuer colors and labels Percentile 7 manth old is about�.5 in. are necessary in order to ath�act users' attention to label and enable readability. A 1.10 Operating Control,Safety Covers A1.7.5 Leuer size is an important factor in waining legibil- A1.10.1 �perator controlled momentary contact type ity so the cousumer can recognize and avoid the hazard. switches a�'ord greater coutrol in the event of an emergency. A1.7.6 Style of lettering afl'ects the readability of the A1.10.2 Should a child enter the water during the closure warning message. process,the cover shall be able to reverse without total closure. A1.7.7 Waming labels can be more e�ective if they allow A1.10.3 It is important in the case of au electrical installa- for reaction time on the part of the consmner. tion to protect etuldren and all swimmers froba the possibility A1.7.8 Damaged labels would not provide as strong a of electrocution,which is the purpose of Article 680-?6 of the message as necessary. National Electrical Code. A1.7.9 Due to extended life expectancy of cover products, A1.10.4 Operator observatiou of the pool during the closina labels cannot be expected to maintain their ori�nal appear- process is necessary to ensure thai another person dces not ance, enter the K•ater during the process.Additionally,the location of A1.7.10 Labeling messages and format should be consistent the activating device or the ability to render it inactive is from point of purchase to use and/or application of cover. necessary to avoid unsuthorized opening of the cover. 6 c�' F 1346 —91 (2003) ASTM lntemationeJ takes no poslfion respecting!he vaAdity ol any pafent rlghts asseAed In connecMhn w�h eny llem mendoned In this sYandard.Users o/fhls standard are exptesslyadvised that determinstion ol the va6d�y ol anysuch patenf��ghts,and the ttsk ol Inlringement of such rlghts,are enihely lhelr own responslbl8ty. 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